Trump Announces Military Defeat of Iran and Reaffirms Stance on Nuclear Program
Trump: The United States has Defeated Iran Militarily and Will Not Allow It to Acquire Nuclear Weapons
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States has "defeated Iran militarily," emphasizing that his country will never allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons.
His remarks came during a dinner at the White House attended by King Charles III, where he reiterated Washington's firm stance on the Iranian nuclear program.
Trump: Agreement with King Charles on Preventing Iran from Nuclear Weapons
Trump clarified in his speech during the dinner that there is a consensus with King Charles III regarding preventing Iran from developing a nuclear bomb, adding that this position is "non-negotiable."
He also noted that this issue represents a top priority in U.S. policy at the current stage.
Escalating Political Crisis and Stalled Peace Talks
In this context, efforts to end the conflict with Iran have reached a deadlock, amid sharp differences in positions between Washington and Tehran.
Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the latest Iranian proposals, which he deemed insufficient to resolve the crisis or address outstanding issues.
Iran: "Internal Collapse" and Proposals to Delay Nuclear File
Trump conveyed in a post on the "Truth Social" platform that Iran informed the United States that it is undergoing an "internal collapse" and is seeking to reorganize its leadership.
Tehran also requested, according to recent proposals, to postpone discussions on its nuclear program until after the war, while addressing the maritime blockade issue later.
Strait of Hormuz and Maritime Tensions between Washington and Tehran
The region is witnessing escalating tensions in maritime corridors, as Iran has imposed a near-total ban on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of war on February 28, except for its own ships.
In response, the United States has begun this month to exert control over the movement of Iranian vessels entering and exiting the strait.
Iranian Stance: The War is Not Over and the Army Refuses to Ceasefire
A spokesperson for the Iranian army stated in remarks to official media that the war is still ongoing from Tehran's perspective, denying any talk of the conflict ending.
This comes at a time when military and political pressures on Iran are increasing on multiple fronts.
Stalled Mediation Efforts and Diminished Peace Prospects
Hopes for reviving the peace track in the crisis have diminished, especially after Trump canceled a planned visit by his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff to Pakistan, which was playing a mediating role.
This occurs amid ongoing tensions and widening gaps between all involved parties.
